How we support electric vehicles

BC Hydro makes it easier to own an electric vehicle in B.C.

The B.C. government's most recent Climate Leadership Plan aims to reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050.

The plan's initial 21 action items include making electric vehicles more affordable and buildings more energy efficient.

BC Hydro's electricity generation was 98% clean for the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2016, and the plan calls for 100% of the additional electricity acquired by BC Hydro to be from renewable or clean sources, except where concerns regarding reliability or costs must be addressed.

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Can the BC Hydro electrical system handle the increase in demand?

The rate of electricity load growth from the adoption of electric vehicles will be gradual, and we're already planning to ensure that the supply of electricity is in place to meet future demand.

Think of it this way: If all the cars in B.C. were to become electric overnight, that would represent a 19% increase on our current base load. Since their introduction in 2010, electric vehicles represent nearly 1% of new vehicle sales in B.C.

BC Hydro supports EV fast charging stations

BC Hydro is committed to making fast charging more accessible for EV users on the road.